14 Day Tasmanian Safari (departing from Launceston; finishing in Launceston)
This tour starts in Launceston and finishes in Launceston. We combine our 5 Days Out West Edge of the Earth and 4 Days Out East Tasafari's to create and epic Tasmanian Adventure.
Day 1 (L,D)
- Depart Launceston at 6.30am - pick-up from the hostel
- Tour of Marakoopa Caves (incl.in price of your tour)
- Head to Cradle Mountain for a hike up to Marion's Lookout or Hanson's Peak (4+ hour walk)
- Bush camp in a historic deserted mining village
Day 2 (B,L,D)
- Bush walk in The Tarkine (4+ hour walk), Australia's largest temperate rainforest
- Cross the Pieman River, on the West Coast of Tasmania, at Corinna, a remote Tasmanian settlement
- Off-road driving to our coastal bush camp, next to the Great Southern Ocean
Day 3 (B,L,D)
- Off-road driving to Zeehan, an old mining town
- Bush walk at Montezuma Falls, Tasmania's tallest waterfall (+3hr walk)
- Drive to Strahan to pick up some supplies before we head to camp
- Bush camp at Macquarie Heads. If you are interested, you can try a spot of fishing and catch your dinner!
Day 4 (B,L,D)
- Drive through Franklin—Gordon Wild Rivers National Park and
- Stop off at Franklin River and look out into the Wilderness World Heritage area from Donaghy's Lookouts
- Walk at Lake St Clair (+3hr walk)
- Bush camp at Highland Lakes
Day 5 (B,L)
- Visit Mount Field National Park
- At Mt Field, enjoy a hike to Lady Barron Falls, Russell Falls and Horseshoe Falls (+3hr walk)
- Head to The Styx Valley, home to some of Australia's tallest trees, or roam in the highlands around Lake Dobson
- Opportunity to see platypus in the wild at Something Wild Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Arrive in Hobart at around 6pm. Please note we don't provide meals in Hobart. You have 2 free evenings to explore the city. We provide 2 nights hostel accommodation included in the price of your tour. If you prefer not to stay in a hostel, we can arrange alternative accommodation at additional cost.
Day 6 - no meals included
Today is a free day for you to explore Tasmania's capital city. Options include a tour of the Cadbury chocolate factory, Cascade Brewery tour or chill out at the Salamanca Markets.
Day 7 (L,D)
- Pick up from accom in Hobart at 7:am and go south!!
- Bushwalk in Hartz Mountains NP for spectacular views into South West World Heritage wilderness.
- Alpine picnic and then further south. Enjoy a dip in Hastings thermal springs and option of a cave tour.
- Set up camp way down south at idyllic Recherche Bay
Day 8 (B,L,D)
- Go as far south as the land will take us with a day walk to South Cape Bay.
- Return to our camp and an afternoon swim and try some fishing for dinner!
Day 9 (B,L,D)
- Drive through scenic Huon Valley to meet the ferry to Bruny Island.
- Bush walk to the highest point of the island, picnic lunch with a view!
- Afternoon coastal walk around from our camp site on the southern side of the island.
Day 10 (B,L)
- Bushwalk on the remote Labillardiere Peninsular. Awesome coastal views. Wildlife — sea mammals and birds. Lunch and a swim. What a great day!
- Return to Hobart late in the afternoon. Drop off to accom. You have 1 free evenings to explore the city. We provide 1 nights hostel accommodation included in the price of your tour. If you prefer not to stay in a hostel, we can arrange alternative accommodation at additional cost.
Day 11 (L,D)
- Depart Hobart at 6.30am - pick-ups from your accommodation
- Amazing bush walk/hike to Cape Raoul on the Tasmanian Peninsula (+5hr walk)
- Bush camp on the East Coast of Tasmania
Day 12 (B,L,D)
- Head off to Freycinet National Park
- Hike up Mt Amos for outstanding views of magical Wineglass Bay (+3hr walk)
- Explore remote East Coast beaches and take a dip in stunning waterholes
- Bush camp on the East Coast of Tasmania
Day 13 (B,L,D)
- Travel north via blowholes, dazzling turquoise waves and Douglas Apsley National Park rock hopping and waterholes
- Opportunity to visit a wildlife park and Tasmanian Devil sanctuary.
- The Bay of Fires idyllic coastline and an afternoon hike high on The Blue Tier (+2hr walk)
- Bush camp in North East Tasmanian Forest
Day 14 (B,L)
- Early morning bush walk in The Blue Tier amongst beautiful temperate rainforest (+2hr walk)
- Visit waterfalls, mountain tops, or simply soak up more amazing Tassie beaches.
- Arrive in Launceston at around 6pm. We will drop you off to your accommodation.
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